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(Ranger Staff) - It was a Valentine's Day to remember for 700+ military spouses and girlfriends with loved ones deployed overseas. Instead of staying home with lonely hearts, they were treated by the Ranger and Airlifter newspapers to a free day of pampering in Lacey at St. Martin's University. "The line
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JBLM-McChord Field's youth program is gearing up for youth baseball season. Sign-ups are now being accepted through March 12 from noon to 5 p.m. weekdays at the youth center. Baseball registration is open to eligible boys and girls ages 3 to 15. Teams are formed on a first-come, first-served basis. Cost
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The 13th annual Parent University, a day-long educational event for military parents to learn about issues related to parenting, is March 27 at the McChord Field Clubs and Community Center. The event is open to all military members, Army, Navy, Air Force, Reserve and National Guard. The event is tentatively scheduled for
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The Army and Air Force Exchange Service hosts a free meet and greet with Mario Lopez from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. Feb. 27 at the JBLM Main Post Exchange. Lopez, best known for his role as Slater in "Saved by the Bell" and as a competitor on "Dancing with the Stars,"
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The Washington Veterans Home, located in Retsil (two miles east of Port Orchard), offers a full service rehabilitation program that includes occupational therapy, physical therapy and speech language pathology. The program is covered under Medicare Part A and B, as well as most private insurance companies. Personalized medical care and
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Calling all kids ages 7 and up for the spring break performance workshop! This year's workshop is March 29 from 1 to 4 p.m. at Bowl Arena Lanes. The cost is $40. Learn acting, singing, song writing, joking and dancing from children's entertainers Cowboy Buck and Elizabeth. Children will show
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The St. Patty's 5K & 10K Fun Run is March 13 and starts at Cowan Stadium at 9 a.m. Early registration deadline is March 3 and late registration deadline is March 10. Register online at JBLMMWR.com. For more information, call the Sports Administration Office at (253) 967-2604.
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Wednesday Night Poker & Tacos kicks off at the Cascade Community Center Feb. 10, 17, 24, March 3 with finals on March 10. Buy-in is $6 and includes tacos. The taco bar is open from 5 to 6 p.m. and poker starts at 6 p.m. There will be prizes and
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"The Officers' Spouses' Club is looking for a few good people to be members of the 2010-2011 Board of Directors. Being an OSC Board member is a great way to meet and network with a lot of people and to really get to know your community. We will be accepting applications until
Operation Family Support
The 13th annual Parent University, a day-long educational event for military parents to learn about issues related to parenting, is March 27 at the McChord Clubs and Community Center. The event is open to all military members, Army, Navy, Air Force, Reserve and National Guard. The event is tentatively scheduled for 8:30
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CYS Services is hosting a Madden Tournament for teens Feb. 6 at the Teen Zone from 10a.m. until there's a winner. Prizes will be awarded. Tournament is limited to 40 teens. Call (253) 967-4441 to register.
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Family Night on Fort Lewis is Feb. 4 at Cascade Community Center from 5 to 8 p.m. Enjoy an all-you-can-eat spaghetti buffet and ice cream bar for $4.25 per person for adults and $3.25 for children ages 3 to 10. Join in the free games and fun for the whole
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The Officer's Spouse's Club is accepting applications until March 15 for positions on the governing board. Positions include President, 1st Vice President, 2nd Vice President, Recording Secretary, Corresponding Secretary, Treasurer, Assistant Treasurer, Parliamentarian, Cottage Chair, Membership Chair, Publicity Chair, Reservations Chair, Soundings Chair, Ways & Means Chair, Welfair Chair, Bazaar
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To check out lodging available on Fort Lewis, visit http://www.fortlewismwr.com/travelcampncabins.htm. The site has options for traditional lodging at the Fort Lewis Lodge, cabin rentals available for $50 to $60 a night, and RV and tent sites at Fort Lewis Travel Camp for $5 to $15. For more information, call (253)